If you're visiting Nagasaki, I highly recommend making a trip to Shikairou. It's near Oura Cathedral and about a 2-minute walk from the Oura Cathedral streetcar stop, so it's pretty easy to find. The restaurant has an elevator that takes you directly to the dining room on the fifth floor, so you don't have to climb the stairs. That's really convenient for anyone who's been walking all day while traveling.
I highly recommend getting a window seat, where you can eat while looking out at the ocean. The atmosphere is very relaxing and has a bit of Nagasaki's distinctive port-city charm.
My first thought when the champon arrived was, “This is loaded!” It was packed with vegetables, seafood, and other toppings, and the portion was quite generous. I thought I'd be really full after finishing it, but even after eating the whole bowl, I still wanted a little more.
If you want to try one of Nagasaki's signature local dishes, champon is definitely worth adding to your itinerary!
And taking your time eating by a window with an ocean view makes the whole dining experience even better.
Shikairou Chinese Restaurant | Review by 王小鈞
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Starbucks Coffee Ueno Onshi Park Store
Located within Ueno Onshi Park in Taito, Tokyo, this Starbucks is situated near the central fountain area of the park, making it an ideal spot for a rest during a park stroll. Ueno Onshi Park is known for its concentration of cultural facilities like zoos, museums, and art galleries, and the café is always bustling with visitors stopping by before or after visiting these attractions.
While strolling through Ueno Onshi Park, why not stop by this Starbucks for a while? The store is located right inside the park, surrounded by greenery, making it feel very different from a typical streetside Starbucks.
It’s a perfect place to rest when you’re tired from walking around. Order a cup of coffee and a light snack, and enjoy some leisurely time. When the weather is nice, sitting outside feels even more like a vacation.
This isn’t just a place to drink coffee—it’s also a great rest stop to include while exploring Ueno Park. Take your time walking and looking around. Travel is all about little moments of happiness like this.
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Kaneiji Temple
This temple was founded in 1625 and is the head temple of the Kanto region of the Tendai sect of Buddhism. It was built by the high priest Tenkai, who was deeply revered by three shoguns, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Hidetada, and Iemitsu, to pray for the safety of the Tokugawa shogunate and the well-being of the common people. It is a prayer hall and family temple of the Tokugawa shoguns, and six of the fifteen Tokugawa shoguns are still buried there today.
While visiting the area around Ueno Park, I made a special trip to Kan'ei-ji Temple. I had always thought of it as a temple steeped in history, but once I arrived, I realized that the atmosphere here was very different from the lively streets around Ueno Park.
The area around the temple is very quiet and peaceful, without the bustle of a tourist attraction and with a greater sense of calm and solemnity. As I approached the Konpon Chudo, I could feel the rustic, historic character of the building, and the overall surroundings naturally made me slow down.
Inside the hall, what caught my eye most was the dragon deity mural on the ceiling. It was truly magnificent and impressive to look up at. Unfortunately, photography is prohibited inside the temple, so I could only take it in with my own eyes and preserve the scene in my memory.
Kan'ei-ji was an important temple of the Tokugawa shogunate and the family temple of generations of Tokugawa shoguns. It also witnessed the history of the final years of the shogunate. The Battle of Ueno during the Boshin War took place in this area, and Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last shogun, once lived in seclusion within the grounds of a temple associated with Kan'ei-ji.
After visiting, I felt that this was more than simply touring a temple. It was more like stepping into a chapter of Japan’s Edo-period history. It isn’t a lively tourist attraction, but if you’re interested in Japanese history and culture, it’s definitely worth adding to your visit to Ueno.
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PARCO_ya Ueno
Under the concept of “PARCO for a bit fancier adults,” cosmetics, fashion, general goods and the restaurant floor Kofuku Kairo are all gathered. The spacious hangout for adults makes you want to spend time with your friends. In the same building, there are TOHO Cinemas theater and cafes that are not just for the mature, but also for all generations to enjoy.
When visiting Ueno, besides Ameyoko, I also highly recommend checking out PARCO_ya! It brings together quite a few sophisticated fashion brands, lifestyle goods, restaurants, and long-established local brands, offering a more mature and refined shopping experience.
Compared with the bustling traditional shopping streets, it’s more comfortable to browse here, and there’s a wide variety of stores. Whether you want to shop for clothes, pick out household items, or simply walk around and look, there’s plenty to enjoy. When traveling to Ueno, don’t just focus on Ameyoko. PARCO_ya is also well worth adding to your itinerary—it’s a great place to browse and shop!
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